Coconuts have slowly become a very hot and versatile food commodity, and are being used in everything from our daily cuisine to our beauty regimens. Yay to coconuts! Coconut meat is that white lining you can find inside the “nut” (kernel) itself. The meat can be juicy and tender, or slightly thick and crunchy, to tough…
Plums you either love ’em or hate ’em… some interesting facts about plums you probably didn’t know: Great for relieving constipation and digestive problems. Plums are full of antioxidants that have been shown to slow the development of Alzheimer’s disease. (The University of Harvard Health Research). They also contain anthocyanin and quercetin, beneficial for preventing brain…
When the kids are hungry and the fruit bowl just isn’t cutting it, you want some healthy snacks at your fingertips. Today we are sharing a perfect treat for those busy, on-a-go kind of days. Dreena Burton from Plant Powered Kitchen created these Power Balls, for her girls who are pretty busy with hockey and sometimes…
Baked apples stuffed with oats, coconut and cinnamon. Like little individual apple crisps without all the added fuss of cutting and peeling the apples. A simple, healthy treat that you can have even for breakfast 😉 Print No fuss apple “crisp” , great as a dessert and healthy enough to enjoy for breakfast Prep Time…
Soups are my go to recipe! I love the simplicity – yet complexity of them 🙂 The process to make a soup is usually pretty uncomplicated yet the final product is erupting with flavor. This mildly spiced soup is thick and wholesome with so many different flavors – all Thai inspired of course. I love…
One afternoon while doing some work on the site a certain someone (ahem… Zuzana) kindly requested some cookies and the only ingredient she recommended was organic pumpkin puree so heres what I came up with! They are super quick, easy and tasted great of course! Interesting how I am always praised for how good of a…
With an irresistible combination of coconut and chocolate it’s no wonder that bounty bars have been a classic candy bar for decades. Wouldn’t it be nice to enjoy a version free of refined sugars, oils and additives? Well guess whay??? Now you can with this easy raw, vegan and healthy recipe by Kristy of Southern In-Law. “Southern…
Happy Early Valentines ♥ Today we are celebrating super talented vegan foodie, recipe developer and cookbook author behind Elegantly Vegan (available in AppStore worldwide) Veronica. She gathers her inspiration from all over the world and remakes classic dishes as well as developing new interesting recipes purely made from plant-based ingredients. She blogs on Elegantly Vegan and…
A delicious and creamy with no added sugar pie filling, vanilla infused and spiced is filled in a gluten-free coconut crust that gives these pies a buttery and nutty flavor, creating the perfect match! Enjoy as a beautiful fall treat or any day you like a special dessert. Did you also know that pumpkin and winter squash are nutritional…
These bars are great for anyone with a busy lifestyle, and especially athletes. They are packed full of energizing raw foods that will help you either fuel for a workout or recover from one. Lets break it down on the benefits of including raw foods such as dates and nuts into your lifestyle as a plant…
Holy grocery bills — store-bought energy bars sure aren’t cheap! While healthy energy bar can be a convenient way to fuel up before or after a workout, some varieties contain a long list of artificial ingredients and added sugars, which can do more harm than good. Luckily, it’s super easy to put together homemade bar that has all of the right ingredients and none…
This Vegan Coconut curry is not only a super flavorful dish, but it’s also easy to make and healthy for you! Let’s examine the health benefits of curry, shell we? Turmeric is the primary spice in curries – it’s how you get that beautiful yellow when you’re making a curry. Many medicinal properties have been associated…
Pumpkin Spice Macaroons Makes about 25-30 2 cups shredded, raw, unsweetened coconut 1/2 cup ground raw almonds (or almond flour) 1/2 cup maple syrup (date paste is a great substitute) 1 tbsp coconut oil 1/4 cup pumpkin puree 1/2 tsp ginger powder 2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg Dash cloves 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/8…
Who’s ready for another healthy and mouthwatering dessert? How about Mini raw vegan brownie cheesecakes bars? No cheese? No milk? No butter? Nope, nope and nope. Then what’s that in the “cheesecake”? Cashews. For people who love cheesecake and it’s creaminess, there probably isn’t a healthier alternative than this. Cashews are full of healthy fats such as omega-9…
The Yogi Cookie is my favourite post workout snack . This healthy cookie is packed with wholesome ingredients to help your body recover and give you “superpowers” :). These cookies make a great after-yoga snack full of things to give you that additional boost of energy you may need. They also make a nice, healthy dessert when…